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Get Relief With the Most Common Asthma Medications These drugs are ones the patient takes daily as a means of controlling asthma and preventing asthma attacks. These can be in pill form or used as inhalers. Bronchodilators: Long- ...
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AHA News: High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy Complications May Greatly Raise Moms' Future Heart Risks FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Women who have high blood pressure before they become pregnant may be twice as likely as those who don't to develop cardiovascular disease within a decade of giving birth, new research finds.
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Youth Mental Health Crisis Shows Improvement May 12, 2023 – New CDC data suggests that the teen mental health crisis is improving, with year-over-year mental health emergency room visits declining significantly from 2021 to 2022. While report authors stated that "the U.S. adolescent mental and ...
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Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY Kits May 12, 2023 -- Mailing do-it-yourself sampling kits to test for cervical cancer doubled the rate of screening in a population of low-income and under-screened women, researchers say. The self-sampling kits, which detect human papilloma virus (HPV), ...
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Putting the STING into cancer immunotherapy Immune checkpoint blockade therapies have been revolutionary in the treatment of some cancer types, emerging as one of the most promising treatments for diseases such as melanoma, colon cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer.
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Monoclonal antibody speeds time to HIV viral suppression, study finds Key takeaways: Ibalizumab, marketed as Trogarzo, doubled the likelihood that people with HIV will reach viral suppression. The finding was based on a comparison with a real-world cohort of patients ...
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Switching to Healthier, Mediterranean-Style Diet May Be Equal to Taking 4000 More Steps People who had a healthier diet were found to have better physical fitness. Eating healthily was associated with better metabolic health, as well. For many people getting enough "steps in" has become ...
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Heart Problems Can Be a Major Risk During Pregnancy. They're Often Overlooked At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. "I'm a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach," says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB-GYN flagged her blood pressure at a 30-week checkup ...
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Research May Improve Treatment of Fatigue Associated with Long COVID-19 "Much of our current research and understanding on the acute and chronic impacts of SARS-CoV-2 is centered on the inflammatory and immunological effects following an infection, which in turn can affect many other systems in the body," the study authors ...
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Sleep Apnea Patients Prone to Higher Long COVID Risk Preexisting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with up to a 75% increased risk of long COVID in adults, an analysis from the NIH RECOVER collaboration found. Unadjusted odds of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) were significantly ...
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Using Floral-Scented Soaps Can Make You More Attractive to Mosquitoes: Study The findings, published in the journal iScience, show that mosquitoes, when not feeding on blood, supplement their sugar intake with plant nectar. In other words, the flowery, fruity smells of scented soaps on humans may increase or decrease attractiveness ...
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Variation along P2RX7 interacts with early traumas on severity of anxiety suggesting a role for neuroinflammation Emotional stress is a leading risk factor in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders possibly via immune activation. P2X7 receptors promote neuroinflammation, and research suggests a relationship between chromosome region 12q2431, ...
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Carver Scott Humane Society navigates metrowide canine influenza outbreak According to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, canine influenza is a "contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by Type A influenza virus." Symptoms are quite similar to the human flu, said Ashley Liddell ...
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Neuropathology of incidental Lewy body & prodromal Parkinson's disease Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with a loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons. Despite symptomatic therapies, there is currently no disease-modifying treatment to halt neuronal loss in PD.
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Novel Artificial Intelligence-Based Algorithm Developed in the UK May Revolutionise Heart Attack Diagnosis The UK researchers have developed a novel algorithm based on artificial intelligence (AI) that may one day help doctors diagnose heart attacks quickly and precisely. According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, the new algorithm, ...
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Researchers Developing AI-Based Technology to Improve Cardiac CT Scans Electrical and Computer Engineering Prof. Hengyong Yu, right, with Ph.D. student Yongshun Xu. 05/12/2023. By Edwin L. Aguirre.
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OHSU coronavirus (COVID-19) response OHSU: 2; Hillsboro Medical Center: 2; OHSU Hospital and OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center hospitalization details: 1 Not Fully Vaccinated/Unvaccinated; 0 Fully Vaccinated; 3 Fully Vaccinated with Booster. 0 de-isolated; 4 infectious.
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Air Pollution and Its Adverse Effects on the Central Nervous System Air pollution is recognized as a significant public health problem and is associated with illnesses of the central nervous system (CNS) as well as neuroinflammation and neuropathology. Air pollution may cause chronic brain inflammation, white matter ...
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WA flu deaths 10 times higher this season than last, but similar to pre-COVID years May 11—The current flu season in Washington state is at least 10 times deadlier than last year's season and the deadliest in five years, according to state data. So far, the data show there have been 262 deaths during the 2022-2023 season, ...
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Upstate doctor weighs in on worsening allergy season If you feel like your allergies are getting worse every year, you may be right. According to an Upstate allergist, research is starting to show that more coughing and sneezing due to those pollinating plants isn't just your imagination. Advertisement.
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A Diagnostic Dilemma: Transposition of the Great Arteries Maternal prenatal targeted fetal anomaly ultrasonography at 18 weeks gestation showed abnormal right ventricle and right ventricular outflow tract. Subsequent two-time repeat fetal ECHO showed ventricular septal defect. This case represents how challenging ...
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New insight into mechanisms underlying hippocampal atrophy in individuals at risk for psychosis Dysregulation of the dopamine neurotransmitter system has long been associated with schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, but recently researchers have begun to examine the glutamate and GABA systems as well. Studies have shown that an ...
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A skin patch to treat peanut allergies? Study in toddlers shows promise WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental skin patch is showing promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts — training their bodies to handle an accidental bite. Peanut allergy is one of the most common and dangerous food allergies.
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More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests. The research adds to the evidence that excess ...
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Foods that help fight chronic fatigue Overall dietary quality is also important for managing CFS symptoms. Fatigue and other symptoms can be exacerbated by a diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats. The focus should be on whole, nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, ...
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Pender County identifies case of rabies in Rocky Point Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals. The virus can be transmitted through a bite or through the nose, mouth, and eyes. Symptoms can appear within two weeks, up to six months after exposure. Rabies is fatal once symptoms ...
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Don't Panic Yet: Learn the Real Symptoms of a Brain Tumor, Straight From a Neuro-Oncologist May 12, 2023. Have a massive headache? Trouble balancing? Mentally confused? A quick internet search of symptoms often leads people to extreme self-diagnoses - brain tumors being one of them. But when should you actually worry about a brain tumor?
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Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored Exercise stimulates neurogenesis – the creation of new neurons – primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters. It also enhances brain plasticity, essential for recovery from injury and ...
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Common Seizure Drug Blocks Deadly Brain Cancer Growth The study found that these tumors restructure connections in surrounding brain tissue, leading to cognitive decline. The team discovered that the drug gabapentin, commonly used to prevent seizures, could inhibit this activity in mice with glioblastoma.
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Racial Disparities in the Risk of Ovarian Cancer for Patients With Fibroids and Endometriosis "Medical interventions—such as hysterectomies—used to treat these conditions can have an impact on future health outcomes. This study is an important step toward understanding these outcomes and better understanding ovarian cancer risk," she highlighted.
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Skin patch developed with UCC researchers helps ease peanut allergy symptoms in toddlers A wearable skin patch could prevent severe allergic reactions in toddlers with peanut allergies, according to the results of a clinical trial carried out in part by researchers at University College Cork (UCC). UCC researchers collaborated with ...
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Hepatitis A warning issued to diners at McDonald's location in Vancouver Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is issuing a hepatitis A warning to anyone who dined at the McDonald's on 3695 Loughheed Highway on certain dates in April and May. At-risk customers include those who dined between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 19, 23, 26, ...
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What the Eyes Can Tell Us About Brain Health Eye movement patterns during real world tasks can depict underlying mental strategies. Correcting visual impairments is an easy way to reduce your risk of dementia. Common sense tips can simultaneously protect your eyes and your brain.
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Allergies may be getting worse in Michigan. It's not just you Warmer temperatures due to climate change may cause 'aggressive' pollen such as ragweed to become more common; Over-the-counter nasal sprays and eyes drops can help alleviate common allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing ...
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Washington state sees most deadly flu season in 5 years, Department of Health says OLYMPIA, Wash. — The 2022-23 flu season was one of the deadliest in five years, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). A total of 262 Washingtonians were reported to have died from the flu, including 257 adults and five children, ...
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Overdiagnosis: Breast cancer screening As part of a new series on conditions that may be overdiagnosed, Dr Toni Hazell considers the potential problems with breast cancer screening. Background The UK breast screening programme has been running since 1988. Women are invited for a first ...
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May is stroke awareness month: what you need to know about preventing them BALTIMORE (WBFF) — May is stroke awareness month, and many women aren't aware they are at risk. One in five women over 55 will suffer from a stroke in the United States. However, four in five strokes are preventable if you know your risk and how to ...
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Do you not sweat at all? Here's what you need to know The eccrine sweat glands are present across the human body and produce sweat, which is lightweight and doesn't have any odour. The sweat produced by the apocrine sweat glands is concentrated in the hair follicles of the scalp, armpits, and groin, is ...
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Know the difference between protein intake from supplements and natural sources As much as exercising is essential, having the right protein intake is equally vital. Protein is an important macronutrient that is required for proper cell growth and body functioning. It is made up of amino acids that go through the process of breaking ...
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An ultrasound device may unlock brain cancer treatment, early study shows Brain cancer patients are left with few options when tumor cells spread, as most potent chemotherapies are unable to cross the blood-brain barrier. But a study published last week in the Lancet offers some hope: an ultrasound device implanted in 17 ...
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First steps towards UK GBM clinical trial In the project named WISTERIAN, funded by Brain Tumour Research, Dr Matt Williams and the team are writing the trial protocol and gathering the additional data required to secure external funding for the clinical trial.
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When Should I Get a Bone Density Test? Changes from bone loss often go unnoticed. To detect decreased bone mass in the skeleton before the first fracture occurs, clinicians rely on the noninvasive scanning technology known as DXA (short for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and pronounced "dexa") ...
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Can You Eat Mango Skin? "Some people who have previously been exposed to urushiol through these plants can develop allergic reactions if they touch or eat mango skin." Gorin says if you decide that your allergy risk is low and you want to try eating mango skin, be sure to ...
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Want to Sleep Better? Take More Steps Increasing your levels of physical activity can improve the quality of your sleep. · Midlife women, who may experience sleep challenges due to hormonal shifts, may sleep longer and better when they increase daily activity.
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind drug to treat hot flashes Prior to the FDA's approval of fezolinetant, the main treatment options for hot flashes related to menopause were hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some types of antidepressants.
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Pitt study: Pregnant Black women disproportionately tested for drug use at hospitals PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Having a baby and being subjected to a drug test has been a long-running practice at hospitals in Pennsylvania. But a recent University of Pittsburgh study shows race played a role in the testing. "We found that regardless of the ...
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The Stages of Sleep Deprivation and Its Warning Signs I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness myths. On my spare time I enjoy cooking new recipes, going for a scenic run, hitting the weight ...
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4 Benefits of Sleep Meditation and How To Do It Sleep meditation is a practice that helps prepare your body and mind for sleep. Especially if you have anxiety or insomnia, it can be hard to just jump into bed and fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow.
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How physicians pinned down the source of an eye infection tied to blindness, deaths Pseudomonas aeruginosa has infected 68 people in the U.S. The cases, linked to contaminated bottles of EzriCare artificial tears, have led to three deaths, eight cases of blindness and four eyeball removal surgeries. Now, physicians ...
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Restoring control to a particular brain region may help to prevent return to use of opioids A team of neuroscientists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has identified changes in the activity of types of brain cells known as pyramidal neurons, which contribute to drug seeking in a preclinical model of opioid use disorder.
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